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Suggest Treatment For Pain Groin Area And Legs
Hi my 11 year. Old son is having pain in his groin area and says his leg also hurts. He broke his leg when he was 3 and that s the leg that hurts. He s also had trouble bending his knee today on that leg. Should I be worried or could it just be a pulled something?? He also said he hasn t felt good today
Wed, 20 Dec 2023
Hello,
It's essential to take these complaints of symptoms of pain in the groin area and leg seriously and get him evaluated by an orthopedist. Potential causes for his symptoms could be a muscle strain, a ligament injury, or something related to his prior injury. Since he's also mentioned feeling unwell, this could indicate an underlying infection or inflammation that needs attention.
In some cases, referred pain from the hip or back issues can manifest as groin and leg pain. Therefore, to me, while it's possible that the pain could be due to a minor issue like a pulled muscle, given the history of a prior leg injury and the discomfort he's experiencing, it's crucial to have him evaluated by an orthopedic specialist promptly. This will help rule out any serious issues and ensure he gets the appropriate treatment and care.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
It's essential to take these complaints of symptoms of pain in the groin area and leg seriously and get him evaluated by an orthopedist. Potential causes for his symptoms could be a muscle strain, a ligament injury, or something related to his prior injury. Since he's also mentioned feeling unwell, this could indicate an underlying infection or inflammation that needs attention.
In some cases, referred pain from the hip or back issues can manifest as groin and leg pain. Therefore, to me, while it's possible that the pain could be due to a minor issue like a pulled muscle, given the history of a prior leg injury and the discomfort he's experiencing, it's crucial to have him evaluated by an orthopedic specialist promptly. This will help rule out any serious issues and ensure he gets the appropriate treatment and care.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
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